How I did it: I decided I couldn't live a sheltered life any more 2 months ago,and tried to talk to people here and got involved in more events in our uni village.
And found some really nice people around here.
So far ,so good .
I'm not an Australian,I arrived here 2 months ago ,and English is not my first language,the culture ,the customs,the everything is very different what I'm used to .
But I decided to be stupid ,to talk with local people more even when I know I'm being retarded .All the self-esteem thing doesn't matter ,all that matters is to fit in ASAP

Lessons & tips: Relax ,be stupid,talk to people around you and show genuine interest

Resources: Friends around me,
self-help books,
internet

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Jan 16, 2009, 01:36AM PST | 0 comments | 2 cheers